Maldives: Police officers suspended for excessive use of force, probe continues

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MALE, 3 May, 2021 (TON): Police officers are under investigation for excessive use of force that are involved in dispersing protesters demonstrating against sexual harassment in the workplace in the capital on Saturday have been suspended from their duties in frontline policing.

On Saturday night, the police used force to dismantle the protest, pepper-spraying protesters at close range. Videos of protesters getting injured have gone viral, sparking condemnation.

The use of force by police to dismantle Saturday’s protest is being investigated by Professional Standard Command and Use of Force Review Committee as a matter of high priority.

On Sunday, Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed said that an inquiry has been opened to investigate the actions of the police.

According to the statement issued by the police, complaints over the actions of police in controlling police will be investigated in accordance with standard procedure, and that any irregularity will be taken action against.

 

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